Plan ahead - getting to York Station and nearby properties
As part of works to transform the area around York Station, the existing station long stay car park has been closed by Network Rail.
This is to enable their contractor to build a new 630 space multi-storey car park.
While there has been a lot of work to minimise disruption during these works, we're expecting surrounding car parks to be very busy so we're asking people to plan ahead and consider other ways to travel to the city centre. York, the Railway Station and its neighbouring businesses are open for business.
Find out more information about York Station on the LNER website.
Find out more about how these works impact:
- Trains
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Buses
- Cars
- Hotel parking
- Accessible parking
- Residents
- Neighbouring businesses
- Emergency services
Trains
Trains are running through York Station as normal. You can get off at York Station as usual and make your way to your destination.
Pedestrians
The gates at Lowther Terrace will remain open throughout the car park closure and access will be maintained through the works to allow pedestrians and cyclists through.
Cyclists
Cyclists will be able to get to the station as usual, including via the gates at Lowther Terrace, and cycle parking is available at the usual locations in the station.
From 15 September, the four cycle hoops near the Milner Hotel will be removed. These will be relocated directly opposite to the other side of Station Road within 3 days and will be clearly sign posted. Alternative cycle parking is also available in the station.
Buses
Buses will continue to serve the station.
From 15 September, 4 bus stops on the Station side of Station Road will be relocated from the portico to the new bus stands next to the station.
Stops RA, RB, RC and RD move to a new permanent location. Bus stops on the city walls side of the road will remain as they are, and the new bus stops will be opposite these stops. This will create a better waiting environment for passengers and drivers, while making room for improved public spaces.
Buses will continue to serve and stop at the station going to places across the city but will use the new stops as illustrated below from 15 September.
| Bus stop | Bus service |
|---|---|
| RA |
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| RB |
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| RC |
Note that stop RC will not initially have a shelter. A shelter will be installed once NPG have relocated the adjacent substation. |
| RD |
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| RE | Stop suspended during the upcoming phase of works. Tour buses and scheduled coaches will be relocated to RD for the rest of the year. |
Find out more about bus services in York. In addition, read more about the city's Park & Ride services.
Please note: the Park & Ride services do not offer overnight parking.
Cars
With the station car park closed we’re expecting nearby car parks to be busier so please plan ahead and consider other ways to travel.
From North - A19
If you're coming from the north, you can use Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride which serves York Station and the city centre.
If parking close to the station is essential options include:
- York Commuter car park (Leeman Road)
- Marygate Car Park
- Esplanade Car Park
From East - A64
If you're coming from the east, Grimston Bar Park & Ride serves the city centre and Monks Cross Park & Ride serves both the city centre and York Station.
If parking close to the railway station is essential options include:
From South - A64 and A19
If you're coming from the south, then Askham Bar Park & Ride or Designer Outlet Park & Ride both serve York Station and the city centre.
If parking close to the station is essential then options include:
From West - A59
If you're coming from the west, Poppleton Bar Park & Ride serves the station and York city centre.
If parking near to the station is essential options include:
- York commuter car park (Leeman Road)
- Esplanade Car Park
Drop off and pick up
If needed, you'll be able to drop off and pick up from the station but we're expecting the area to be very busy and delays likely. Please note that the maximum stay in the short stay parking is 20 minutes.
There is currently no vehicle access off Station Road into Tea Room Square. Access to the Short Stay Car Park, Blue Badge parking and Tea Room Square is through the portico only.
There is also no right turn out of Tea Room Square. A diversion is in place via Lendal Gyratory for those travelling towards Blossom Street.
Blue Badge holders
Blue Badge holders will be able to use the spaces in the short stay car park for both short and long stay use.
Access to the short stay car park is currently through the portico only.
Taxis
Taxis will be able to use the portico as normal.
Hotel parking
You'll still be able to park at:
- the Milner Hotel car park will be open for hotel guests
- the Premier Inn car park will be open for hotel guests
Traffic marshals will be on hand to help you if needed.
Accessible parking
Step free Blue Badge parking is available at:
- Marygate Car Park - step-free access via Scarborough Bridge and turn left to the station, (465 metres)
- Nunnery Lane Car Park - the diversion is 765 metres
Find additional information about Blue Badge parking in York.
Residents
We're keeping local residents informed but the current parking arrangements for residents are unaffected by the car park closure.
Neighbouring businesses
We have contacted neighbouring businesses. Their parking is unaffected by the car park closure.
Emergency services
Access will be maintained in emergencies for blue light services.
Also see
York Station Gateway - Major Projects Team
Transport Office